by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 7, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
by Tawny Zimiga, IT Director – Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety
Prior to going to FirstNet, we had no reliable way to communicate. We looked into different options – a lot were expensive and unattainable for our agency.
So we started looking into wireless options as well as wired. And that’s when I read about FirstNet in its beginning stages. I knew all the states had opted in – including South Dakota. And that prompted me to look into it further to see if we were eligible – which we were. Once I researched it and saw the benefits, I presented it to the chief and he was excited about it. READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 6, 2020 | Jobs
Lake County 9-1-1 Dispatch is a 9-1-1 communications center providing Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS services to the community and first responders. Lake County is the 9th most populated county in Montana. The County is known for its beautiful scenery, amazing mountain ranges, endless outdoor activities and the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, Flathead Lake. 9-1-1 Dispatch is a rewarding career where our team has opportunities to make lasting differences in people’s lives each and every day…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 5, 2020 | Comm Center News
To get Washington, D.C. to sit up and take notice, its stressed the movement needs to start locally before advancing to the New Mexico Legislature. Constituent support would be paramount. If a bill is passed and signed by the governor, state lawmakers can then take the issue to the state’s congressional delegation. To that end, Amy Barela, Republican Party of Otero County chair, recently worked on a resolution that, if passed, will be a first-step.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 5, 2020 | Comm Center News
WASILLA — Wasilla Mayor Bert Cottle honored MATCOM dispatchers Justin Shoemake and Renee Jensen for providing quick action and appropriate instruction in CPR during a critical moment that ultimately saved a child’s life June 22.
“It’s definitely an injection of positivity in an extremely stressful work environment,” Matcom Communication manager Jacob Butcher said.
Butcher said that he didn’t have many specifics of the incident, but he knew that a juvenile was choking on a food item. Jensen took the call and provided medical protocol…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
MADISON, Wis. — The director of the Dane County Department of Public Safety Communications announced his retirement Friday afternoon, according to a news release.
Officials said John Dejung has served as director of the 911 center for the past 11 years, after running 911 services in Minneapolis.
“John oversaw key years of growth for our 911 Center and helped manage…
